Wake Forest Water Supply Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityMilburnie
River/StreamSmith Creek
Coordinates35.97060, -78.48860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length665 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage945 acre-ft
Max Storage945 acre-ft
Normal Storage538 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,786 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wake Forest
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/12/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00995
Federal IDNC00995
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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